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a substance made ready for use as a medicine
To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.
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Recent Examples of preparations
That’s right, the couple, who are said to be heavily involved with the preparations for this year’s gala, are also supporting fashion in a different way.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
The Broncos, though, are heading into preparations for the 2026 season with no obvious holes.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The line was shut down with preparations for repairs to be made, Pernerewski’s office said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
However, situations beyond your initial preparations might arise.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Miller recently opened up about her preparations for the show's reunion.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
This forecast can help guide the timing of outdoor projects and preparations for staying cool as the summer heat approaches.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
City preparations Beyond transportation and accommodations, Kansas City is actively preparing through multiple initiatives.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Parking and street closures alone can be a big headache, but some business owners along Western Avenue on Pittsburgh's North Side claimed draft preparations were negatively impacting business.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
The Broncos, though, are heading into preparations for the 2026 season with no obvious holes.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The line was shut down with preparations for repairs to be made, Pernerewski’s office said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
However, situations beyond your initial preparations might arise.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Miller recently opened up about her preparations for the show's reunion.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
This forecast can help guide the timing of outdoor projects and preparations for staying cool as the summer heat approaches.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
City preparations Beyond transportation and accommodations, Kansas City is actively preparing through multiple initiatives.
—Taylor Haught, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Parking and street closures alone can be a big headache, but some business owners along Western Avenue on Pittsburgh's North Side claimed draft preparations were negatively impacting business.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preparations
Noun
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At the start of the year, China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some of Kennedy’s top allies and staffers are proponents of the drugs.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Patients may receive implants, temporary teeth, a final bridge, accommodation, transfers, and medications as part of one plan.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cuban doctors have decried the total lack of medications, saying that health care on the island has hit rock bottom.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those assigned to higher doses worked their way up to the highest dose.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Preparations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preparations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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